Word
energetic
Phoneticsen·er·get·ic, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɛnɝˈdʒɛtɪk/
UK/ˌɛnədʒˈɛtɪk/
Definitions
01full of energy
B1 · Intermediate
adj. having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
adj. characterised by significant physical or mental vigour; possessing high levels of vitality.
“The children were very energetic after their long nap and wanted to play outside.”
“The new CEO delivered an energetic presentation that revitalised the morale of the struggling department.”
02physics/energy
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. relating to energy or how it works.
adj. pertaining to or possessing physical energy in a scientific context.
“The scientist studied the energetic particles moving through the atmosphere.”
“The experiment measured the energetic exchange between the two chemical compounds during the heating process.”
03Arabic grammar
C2 · Proficiency Science Technical
adj. describing a special form of a verb in Arabic that adds extra meaning or force.
adj. relating to specific Arabic verb moods or forms used to intensify or emphasise the meaning of the action.
“The student learned how to use the energetic form of the verb to show strong intent.”
“In Classical Arabic, the energetic mood is typically marked by a suffix that provides additional rhetorical force to the statement.”
Synonyms
04explosive materials
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. materials like explosives or fuel that release a lot of energy.
n. substances used for their high energy release, such as propellants, explosives, or pyrotechnic compositions.
“The factory produces energetics used in mining and construction.”
“The research facility specialises in the safe handling and storage of advanced energetics for aerospace applications.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form 'energetics'.
Synonyms
Etymology
From New Latin energeticus (16th c.), or its source, Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikós), from ἐνεργέω (energéō, “to be active”), from ἐνεργός (energós, “active”). By surface analysis, energy + -etic.
Possibly from a clipping of energetic materials.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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